Palm Pre (Sprint)

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Despite some missing features and performance issues that make it less than ideal for on-the-go professionals, the Palm Pre offers gadget lovers and consumers well-integrated features and unparalleled multitasking capabilities. The hardware could be better, but more importantly, Palm has developed a solid OS that not only rivals the competition but also sets a new standard in the way smartphones handle tasks and manage information.

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  • 7.7

    CNET Review

    June 3, 2009 | 6:37 PM PDT

    The Good: The Palm Pre's multitasking capabilities and notifications system are unparalleled. The smartphone features a vibrant display with multitouch functionality as well as a solid Web browser and good multimedia integration. The Pre offered good call quality and wireless options include 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS.

    The Bad: The Pre's keyboard is cramped. Battery life drains quickly, and the smartphone can be sluggish at times. Lacks expansion slot, video-recording capabilities, onscreen keyboard, and Flash support. The Pre App Catalog is still in beta with a limited number of titles.

    The Bottom Line: Despite some missing features and performance issues that make it less than ideal for on-the-go professionals, the Palm Pre offers gadget lovers and consumers well-integrated features and unparalleled multitasking capabilities. The hardware could be better, but more importantly, Palm has developed a solid OS that not only rivals the competition but also sets a new standard in the way smartphones handle tasks and manage information.

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Price Range: $0.00 - $0.00

  • Manufacturer: Palm
  • Part number: PALM100HK

General

  • Product Type
    Smartphone
  • Form Factor
    Slider - Full keyboard, Touch screen
  • Integrated Components
    GPS receiver, Digital camera, Digital player
  • Antenna
    Internal
  • Width
    2.4 in
  • Depth
    0.7 in
  • Height
    3.9 in
  • Weight
    4.8 oz
  • Body Color
    Black

Cellular

  • Technology
    CDMA2000 1X
  • Band
    CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
  • Service Provider
    Sprint Nextel
  • Operating System
    Palm webOS
  • Input Device(s)
    Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch), QWERTY keyboard

Messaging & Internet

  • Cellular Messaging Services
    SMS, MMS
  • Instant Messaging Services
    Yahoo! Messenger, AOL Instant Messenger Service (AIM)
  • Supported Email Protocols
    POP3, IMAP4
  • Messaging & Data Features
    Mobile blog, XHTML Browser

Communications

  • Data Transmission
    EV-DO
  • Wireless Interface
    IEEE 802.11b/g, Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
  • Bluetooth Profiles
    Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
  • Communication Features
    Internet browser, Mobile Email client

Phone Features

  • Phone Functions
    Call timer, Speakerphone
  • Polyphonic Ringer
    Yes

Organizer

  • Personal Information Management
    Calendar, Calculator, Reminder, Alarm clock

Media Player

  • Supported Digital Audio Standards
    MP3, AAC, AMR, WAV
  • Supported Digital Video Standards
    MPEG-4, H.263, H.264

Memory

  • Bult-in Memory
    8 GB

Digital Camera

  • Sensor Resolution
    3 megapixels
  • Camera Light Source
    LED light

Navigation System

  • GPS Navigation
    GPS receiver

Display

  • Type
    LCD display - Color
  • Technology
    TFT
  • Diagonal Size
    3.1 in
  • Display Resolution
    320 x 480 pixels
  • Color Depth
    24-bit (16.7 million colors)
  • Display Illumination Color
    White

Connections

  • Connector Type
    Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm, Micro-USB

Miscellaneous

  • Included Accessories
    Power adapter , Power adapter

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